Top 10 Downtown District Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Peaks Hotel & Suites	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Moose Hotel And Suites	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,386 reviews	View
Brewster Mountain Lodge	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,749 reviews	View
Basecamp Suites Banff	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 420 reviews	View
Banff Park Lodge	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,035 reviews	View

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Quick trip up to the summit. Provides great views of the Bow Valley.

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Tunnel Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

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The majestic Banff Springs Hotel lights the night in Banff National Park. If you have a chance to visit Banff then you might be wondering where to go to get this iconic shot of the Springs. Well...... Locals refer to the spot as Surprise Corner and wow... when you see this view coming around the corner on Tunnel Mountain Road its hard to keep your wheels on the pavement. So yes... its a surprise! Get here at blue hour.

Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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View of the town of Banff from the top of Sulfur Mountain!
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Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

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Top Downtown District Hotel Reviews

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Will always come back!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown District like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Banff's Downtown District neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail as part of your Downtown District travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown District?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Moose Hotel And Suites is the highest ranked property in Downtown District. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Banff National Park Information Centre, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Elk + Avenue Hotel and Brewster Mountain Lodge.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown District?

If you're searching for places to stay in Banff, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 37 Downtown District hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown District.

What can I see and do in this Banff neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Park Museum and Canadian Ski Museum West highlight Banff's cultural scene. Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown District include Canada House Gallery, Central Park and Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum. When you're sightseeing in Banff, Banff Cascades of Time Gardens and Tunnel Mountain Trail are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown District and the greater Banff area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Banff Station.

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Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Moose Hotel And Suites

Mount Royal Hotel

Banff Park Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

Peaks Hotel & Suites

Bow View Lodge

Basecamp Suites Banff

King Edward Hotel

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Otter Hotel

Hidden Ridge Resort

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff Aspen Lodge

Canalta Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge

The Juniper Hotel

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Banff Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown District

Uptown District

Tunnel Mountain District

Banff Centre District

Banff Springs District

Sulphur Mountain District

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Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

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